Infrastructure includes facilities and systems essential for society's functioning. Hard infrastructure consists of physical networks like roads and bridges. Soft infrastructure includes institutions maintaining economic, social, and environmental standards
Founded by Saint Mungo in 6th century, located on River Clyde. Became Royal Burgh in 1611, grew from medieval bishopric. University of Glasgow established in 1451
Total population as of 2024 is 5,422,194. One birth occurs every 10 minutes, one death every 9 minutes. Fertility rate is 1.45 children per woman (2021 est.)
Tower blocks are tall buildings used for residential, office, or mixed purposes. High-rise buildings became possible with elevator invention and abundant materials. Most North American skyscrapers use steel frame, residential blocks concrete. Buildings over 150 meters tall generally considered skyscrapers
Twin Towers were world's tallest buildings when opened in 1973. Towers used innovative framed tube design with 40% less steel. Fireproofing was deficient, with significant insulation damage from aircraft impacts
Hedges & Company analyzed 1.644 billion vehicles worldwide in January 2025. United States has 17% of global vehicle population. Asia/Oceania leads with 619 million vehicles globally. Europe follows with 431 million vehicles, North America with 370 million